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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Run for the Zoo

Albuquerque's long-running zoo benefit finishes in front of the ABQ BioPark Zoo, with some courses passing through it and free zoo entry for all participants.

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Fun Run Atlas · New Mexico

Animals · Albuquerque, NM

Run for the Zoo is an animal-themed fun run in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a verified date of May 2, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Sun, May 2, 2027
Start 7:00 AM
First Sunday in May
Where
ABQ BioPark Zoo (start 8th St. & Atlantic)
Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Bernalillo
Directions
Organized by
New Mexico BioPark Society
39th annual (2026)
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • zoo
  • free zoo admission
  • Route 66 theme
  • bosque
  • zoo centennial 2027

2026 Season completed

Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • Sun, May 3, 2026

2027 Confirmed

Sunday, May 2, 2027

  • Sun, May 2, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Half marathon, 10K, 5K and a one-mile fun run through the neighborhoods and bosque around the zoo. The 2027 edition, the 40th, coincides with the zoo's 100th anniversary.

The run

Distances
Half marathon, 10K, 5K timed, 5K fitness, 1-mile fun run/walk
Season
Spring
Swag
Shirt and free zoo admission on event day
Field
Thousands; sold out in 2026
Benefits
ABQ BioPark

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.